The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, usually shortened to Evo, was produced from 1992 to 2016 as the high performance, rally bred version of the Lancer sedan. Its turbocharged engine and all wheel drive made it a rival to the Subaru WRX STI and a staple of rallying, street racing films, and games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed. Startup clips circulate among JDM fans because the crank and idle are instantly recognisable, and editors reuse them as an authentic audio cue for builds, meets, and gameplay.